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Richard Gonzales
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Davidson, NC USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2002 3:44 am |
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The Alan Jackson concert at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield Ma. was a real success
for us pedal steel guitarist. Alan's steel
guitarist Robbie Clint was the main stay on every number Alan sang. Many solo's which Robbie played really made that guitar sing. Alan even gave a little history of the steel guitar and said it is not used as much anymore but in his opinion a every country western band should have one!!![This message was edited by Richard Gonzales on 10 June 2002 at 04:45 AM.] [This message was edited by Richard Gonzales on 10 June 2002 at 11:22 AM.] |
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Tony Prior
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Charlotte NC
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Posted 10 Jun 2002 4:23 am
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Richard, thanks for sharing about Alan Jackson and the Steel. In my weak opinion, his band, featuring Steel, Tele's and fiddles is one of the premier showcases of how it's done with exceptional signature licks for each Instrument. When we play AJ tunes I play them as close to the recordings as possible, and it's amazing how much I have learned by doing this.
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C Dixon
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Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2002 5:01 am
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"Alan even gave a little history of the steel guitar and said it is not used as much anymore but in his opinion a every country western band should have one!!!"
When I first read this I was delighted. But the more I thought about it, I realized the curse of that phrase AFTER the word opinion.
Yes Alan, this is the dilemma. Yes, it should be in a country western band. No question about it.
But the sad part is, that is where it is and that is where it is going to stay I am very sorry to say. OH how nice it would ring in my ears if he had said,
"In my opinion, the steel guitar belongs in EVERY band, JUST like the drums, bass, guitar, keyboard or whatever other instrument that is considered necessary. And we will NOT settle for a Dobro as a token EITHER!"
No, my dear friend, the stereotyping never stops. Just like Vince Gil or most any other star. As soon as they record a NON country, the steel goes, in most cases.
Bless his heart PF is the exception, and maybe a couple of others. But to the musical world, the steel guitar IS a "country instrument" period. And "if it ain't "country" we ain't gonna have a steel guitar".
Sad. 
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Gaylon Mathews
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Jasper, Georgia
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Richard Gonzales
From:
Davidson, NC USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2002 7:35 am
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Gaylon, I did not catch his last name, but Alan did refer to him as Wayne many times.
He did say that Wayne has been with him since the early 80's. Maybe someone on the forum knows Waynes last name?Could he pick!!!
I also believe Alan was referring to his band as being country western and all country western bands should have a steelguitar, not necessarly other bands shouldn't.
Martina McBride was also on the show with a very good steel guitarist in her band. Did not catch the name.
The show started at 2pm and ended at 11pm,
With 10,000 plus attendance. [This message was edited by Richard Gonzales on 10 June 2002 at 08:37 AM.] |
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Billy Johnson
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Nashville, Tn, USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2002 8:41 am
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| Wayne Dahl plays steel for Martina. |
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Richard Gonzales
From:
Davidson, NC USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2002 10:20 am
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| You are right Galon, it was Wayne Dahl with Martina and Robbie Flint with AJ.Thanks for the correction, but they are both very good!! [This message was edited by Richard Gonzales on 12 June 2002 at 08:37 AM.] |
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Mike Brown
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Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2002 7:18 am
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| Robbie's last name is "Flint". |
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Brett Day
From:
Pickens, SC
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 11:34 am
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| Robbie is a member of the Steel Guitar Forum now. He sent me an e-mail telling me that he's glad I'm playin' steel. Brett Day, Emmons S-10 |
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Jim Thompson
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Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 1:13 pm
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Just a quick comment on the use of steel in a band. I was called to do a session a couple of months ago. The first thing the producer said to me when I walked in was " We have a rock song here, but we're going to put steel on it and make it country." I almost turned and walked out. Call it what it is. Quit trying to fake your way into the country market. BTW- I do play rock on the steel. I just don't call it country when I do.
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